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Yellow leaves on Skimmias in pots

Sue PartridgeSue Partridge Posts: 79
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I have 2 skimmias in pots-one either side of my front door which is south facing. Their leaves have gone yellow, despite feeding with organic liquid feed. Help/advice please!

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  • PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
    They don't like bright sun - that makes them go yellow. I'm guessing south-facing is sunny!
  • Sue PartridgeSue Partridge Posts: 79
    Thanks-I had forgotten that! Moving them now.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    If you have to keep them in pots, they need large ones, and they need a soil based medium to grow in, not just compost.  That isn't sufficient for any shrub long term. You also need to refresh that soil mix every year as it becomes depleted.
    A shadier site definitely. Even in the ground, and in a cooler environment, they can get badly faded with sun    :)
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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    I find they have a tendency to go yellow even in a fairly shady location. Mine always look a bit sick.
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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Some sequestered iron with magnesium and manganese may sort it out if it's not too far gone. If the plant is in the right sort of compost/garden soil, and it's had enough water it's often a deficiency the the stuff above should correct.
    One dose each Spring should be enough.

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  • Sue PartridgeSue Partridge Posts: 79
    Thank you all for great advice.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    In a pot they want lots of water
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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